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Mostakur Rahman named new BB governor replacing Ahsan H Mansur
The government has cancelled the remaining tenure of Dr Ahsan H Mansur as Governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB) and appointed
President breaches oath by disclosing state secrets: Jamaat
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has accused President Md Sahabuddin of violating his oath of office by publicly disclosing sensitive and confidential state
NCP demands impeachment, arrest of President Sahabuddin
Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) convener and opposition Chief Whip Md Nahid Islam has demanded impeachment and subsequent arrest of President
Bangladesh must strengthen nat’l security framework: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday warned that the 2009 Pilkhana massacre exposed critical weaknesses in the country’s national security
People of Benapole want Jubo Dal leader Mostafizjoha Selim to run as a mayoral candidate
Mustafizzohha Selim, convener of Jubo Dal in Sharsha upazila, has expressed his intention to contest the upcoming mayoral election of
Govt to sign port deal only if nat’l interest is protected: BIDA Chief
The government will proceed with the Chattogram Port container terminal agreement only if the national interest is fully protected, the
Trump’s new tariff comes into effect at 10%, lower than expected
US President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs have come into effect at 10% despite a pledge to introduce them at
Travel ban imposed on two former National University VCs
A court has imposed a travel ban on two former vice-chancellors of the National University — Harun-or-Rashid and Prof Md
Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Khan gets eye treatment: hospital
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan received eye treatment on Tuesday, according to a hospital statement, although a spokesman
Chattogram-1 MP Nurul Amin injured in road accident
Newly elected lawmaker Nurul Amin of the Chattogram-1 (Mirsharai) constituency was injured in a road accident on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway
PM to confer ‘Ekushey Padak 2026’ Thursday
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to distribute the ‘Ekushey Padak 2026’ at a ceremony on Thursday. The award distribution
City polls in phases based on tenure expiry: Mirza Fakhrul
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that elections will be held as quickly
10 Advisers to PM: Who’s in charge of what?
The government has assigned departments and responsibilities to 10 advisers of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman who hold the rank of
Sheikh Hasina, other AL leaders being named as accused in Pilkhana murder case
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Fazle Noor Taposh, Jahangir Kabir Nanak, Mirza Azam along
Home ministry to review ‘harassment cases’ filed after 5 August
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government will take measures over cases allegedly filed to harass innocent people following
Bogura-6, Sherpur-3 by-polls likely on 9 April
By-elections to two parliamentary constituencies – Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 — are likely to be held on April 9 next. The
President to pay tribute to BDR martyrs
President Mohammed Shahabuddin will pay tribute to martyred BDR (Now BGB) members at Banani military graveyard on Wednesday. The President
New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate
The United States imposed a new tariff from Tuesday of 10% on all goods not covered by exemptions, the US
Asif Akbar takes charge of Game Development, eyes on grassroots cricket
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Asif Akbar on Tuesday officially took charge as the new Game Development Chairman, identifying tournament
Bangladesh starts with Netherland encounter, full fixtures out
The full fixtures for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 were unveiled on Tuesday; the Tigresses will kick off
Govt to distribute ‘Family Card’ in 14 upazilas on 10 March
The government will begin distributing ‘Family Card’ on a pilot basis in 14 upazilas from 10 March, with Prime Minister
Court orders freezing of 10 bank accounts of ex-RAB DG Harun, wife
A Dhaka court on Tuesday ordered the freezing of 10 bank accounts of former director general (DG) of the Rapid
Govt appoints new IGP
The government on Tuesday appointed Ali Hossain Fakir as the inspector general of police (IGP). He was promoted from the
Govt to verify freedom fighters’ list to preserve accurate history
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has decided to conduct a review and verification of the list of freedom fighters
NBR invites applications for C&F agent licences
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has invited applications from eligible individuals and entities for Customs Clearing and Forwarding (C&F)
BCB bans former player Monjurul Islam over harassment inquiry
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has barred former national cricketer Monjurul Islam from all forms of employment and cricket-related activities under
PM Tarique shows strong interest in sending skilled workforce to Japan
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed special interest in sending Bangladeshi workers to Japan to tap into the country’s growing
India, China invite foreign minister to pay official visits
India and China on Sunday invited Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to pay official visits to the countries at mutually convenient
21 women among Jamaat’s 88-member new central council
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a new 88-member Central Working Council for the 2026–2028 term, including 21 women. The party said
Changes likely at top of police administration: Salahuddin
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said changes are likely at the top level of the police administration. “Some changes
